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Our series 'One Child At a Time' is moving to Fridays! Once a month, we share a real story of a local child or sibling group in the foster care system and the way their CASA has made a difference in their lives. Today, we share the story of "Cameron," who has been in foster care since he was eight years old. Cameron and his little brother, "Dante," entered the system when it was discovered that their parents had not enrolled them in school and were not caring for their basic needs. After a short time at an emergency shelter, the two boys were separated and placed in different foster homes far away from each other. Voices for Children matched the brothers with CASA MaryAnne, who drove them across the county to see each other every month! Through several unsuccessful reunification attempts, CASA MaryAnne has stayed by their side. Cameron recently asked her, "I know you're a volunteer, but when are you done? Will we get a new CASA then?" MaryAnne replied, "I'll be here as long as you need...

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